The Iraqi who threw his shoes at Pres. Bush will be getting out of jail after serving only nine months of what was originally a three-year sentence . . . and David Shuster is pysched.
Reporting on the news at the end of MSNBC's 4 PM hour today, Shuster exclaimed: "Good for him!"
Co-host Tamron Hall wasn't so sure, making the indisputable point that Shuster wouldn't be so happy if the guy who walked early had hurled his Hush Puppies at Pres. Obama.
DAVID SHUSTER: The Iraqi journalist--remember him?--who became internationally famous for throwing his shoes at Pres. George W. Bush is going to be released from prison on September 14th. The 30-year old reporter was sentenced to three years for assaulting a foreign leader but an Iraqi court reduced that to one year. As it turns out the journalist will wind up serving only nine months because of good behavior. Good for him!
TAMRON HALL: Hmm, I don't know, David, cause if Pres. Obama were somewhere and people threw a chair—or a shoe, rather—I think people would be more outraged. I think it was the time, the approval of that president. I don't know.
SHUSTER: I don't know. As long as they treat everyone fairly when it comes to shoe-throwing offenses, then that's all we care about.
So if someone at a town hall threw a shoe at Pres. Obama, Shuster would be applauding his early release? Sure. Right.
—Mark Finkelstein is a NewsBusters contributing editor and host of Right Angle. Contact him at mark@gunhill.net.
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Useful idiots...
August 31, 2009 - 16:45 ET by shooterSchuster ranks right up there with the best of the "useful idiots."
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"An armed society is a polite society" -- Robert A. Heinlein
Once again the hypocrisy
August 31, 2009 - 16:49 ET by bigtimerOnce again the hypocrisy from Shuster is so blatant it is almost pathetic.
He is lying and we all know it...if this had been O we would have heard Racist zealot right off the bat... blah blah blah...then the majority of the talking heads in unison would be calling for the guys head.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT: "almost" pathetic?
August 31, 2009 - 17:09 ET by SickofLibsLay off the kindness pills already!
SoL... Lol...point well
August 31, 2009 - 17:11 ET by bigtimerSoL...
Lol...point well taken.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
But remember, bt...
August 31, 2009 - 17:14 ET by Jerto always double your dosage before posting to me.
Jer
Hey Jer... Now that's
August 31, 2009 - 17:25 ET by bigtimerHey Jer...
Now that's iffy...
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
I've been throwing shoes at
August 31, 2009 - 16:51 ET by bobthemanI've been throwing shoes at MSDNC for years but had to quit when I got the new big screen HDTV... they're not worthy. Glad NBs covers this crap so I don't have to watch it.
Politics of Destruction
Maybe Obama will help
August 31, 2009 - 17:05 ET by FeynmanFanMaybe Obama will help bring this issue to closure by inviting the Iraqi journalist and Bush to the White House for a teachable moment.
They could have a little tete a trois back by the White House swing set and drink international beers and eat pork rinds. It could be a fun old time and do great things for international relations.
"I support the President but not his policies" - Blonde
In a gesture of goodwill,
August 31, 2009 - 18:40 ET by QueenMumIn a gesture of goodwill, all participants will leave their shoes on the front porch. Of course, suitable foot coverings will be provided in the manner of those little paper slippers they give you in the hospital. That way Obama can get in a word or two about health care reform and the high cost of hospital slippers.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
Good idea, QM
August 31, 2009 - 19:18 ET by FeynmanFanAnd we can all rest assured that he will be using the teleprompter to make sure he gets his points across.
"I support the President but not his policies" - Blonde
They defend the Iraqi who
August 31, 2009 - 17:01 ET by Conserv1They defend the Iraqi who threw shoes at President Bush, but they attack the townhall protesters.
Conserv1: GMTA. Note last
August 31, 2009 - 17:04 ET by Mark FinkelsteinConserv1: GMTA. Note last sentence of item.
Sorry about that. Sometimes
August 31, 2009 - 18:40 ET by Conserv1Sorry about that. Sometimes I don't read to the end.
Three words
August 31, 2009 - 17:03 ET by QueenMumThe enemy within.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
Well, it's something
August 31, 2009 - 17:16 ET by TexndocIt's not every show Shyster gets in some Bush bashing and is immediately confronted with "What if it was Obama?" Baby steps Baby steps.
I'd like to shove a card table in this traitor Shyster's mouth,
August 31, 2009 - 17:18 ET by SickofLibsI'd like to shove a card table in this traitor Shyster's mouth, but it wouldn't cause the discomfort I'd be looking for.
Maybe he should invite Gaddafi to pitch a tent at his place when he visits.
Stretch Mouth Shyster
August 31, 2009 - 18:56 ET by HoosierEmThat's why we call him stretch mouth Shuster. A card table would fit in his stretched out mouth just fine.
HE... LOL...I like
August 31, 2009 - 19:03 ET by bigtimerHE...
LOL...I like that...I've always called him Mile-Wide-Mouth...Stretch Shuster fits better.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
Stretch Shuster Sounds Good
August 31, 2009 - 19:14 ET by HoosierEmI tweeted this story on Twitter and made sure to add his @DavidShuster to make sure he sees it.
I say we all start to refer to him as Stretch Mouth Shuster.
Who are the "people"?
August 31, 2009 - 17:27 ET by PrairieSkyTAMRON HALL: "Hmm, I don't know, David, cause if Pres. Obama were somewhere and people threw a chair—or a shoe, rather—I think people would be more outraged."
What "people" is Tamron talking about? Does she mean the Obama-adoring/Bush-hating MSM types, or just average Americans? I'm thinking she meant the MSM, because they are clearly the ones that had such heartburn about the "treatment" received by the idiot who threw the shoe at Bush...And once again, Shuster shows his unabashed hypocrisy, and anti-Bush/pro-Obama bias. What a schmuck he is.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Thanks, Shyster -
August 31, 2009 - 17:27 ET by BO STINKSYour idiotic comment must mean that we can all throw things at your messiah and his minions, right? Right....
Okay, everyone, next Town Hall meeting, I'll bring the shoes. (It will hurt like heck to part with them, but anything for the cause).
"...it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." G. Washington
Yes. Good for him.
August 31, 2009 - 17:59 ET by JWFYes. Let's encourage people to throw things at our top elected officials. Things that can only be identified as they are sailing past the elected official's head. Is it a shoe? Is it a grenade? Is it a granola bar? Is it a balloon filled with acid? Is it a sugar cookie? Is it a scopion? Is it a puppy? Is is an incidiary device? Oh good, it did not explode. That means ultra leftist journalists can champion it.
Yes. Let's have national journalists encourage this behavoir. Let's.
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
Great comment
August 31, 2009 - 18:33 ET by sozinhoI enjoyed that comment. Thanks.
On a more serious note -- Shuster is a pig.
Tongue-twisting title?
August 31, 2009 - 18:13 ET by Indiana JoeTry saying it three times fast:
"Shuster Psyched Shoe-Thrower"
"Shuster Psyched Shoe-Thrower"
"Shuster Psyched Shoe-Thrower"
;^)
"As long as they treat everyone fairly when it comes to shoe-throwing offenses, then that's all we care about." Moron.
"Of those men who have overturned the liberties of republics, the greatest number have begun their career by paying an obsequious court to the people, commencing demagogues and ending tyrants." - Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 1
Compare
August 31, 2009 - 18:36 ET by slickwillie2001I find myself hoping that someone in an arab country will throw a shoe at the Bamster, only so we can measure the reaction of the US media and compare it to the coverage when it happened to President George W. Bush.
Don't hold your breath...
August 31, 2009 - 19:01 ET by PrairieSkyGenerally, the Arab and/or Muslim countries look at Obamessiah as a sympathetic friend at best, and as a useful idiot at worst. I don't think he'll be dodging shoes anytime soon.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Sky.. ...have you seen
August 31, 2009 - 19:11 ET by bigtimerSky..
...have you seen what is about to happen here?
http://www.weaselzippers.net/blog/2009/08/50k-muslims-to-turn-capitol-hill-into-giant-outdoor-mosque-on-925.html
...wanna' bet the msm covers this with grandiose, yet the 9-12 Project will be reported with as much bias and disdain as possible...let alone I dread who all the Union/ACORN buses will bring for confrontation...and of course the msm won't report these are workers for O/Crew.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
bt...Oh my Lord...
August 31, 2009 - 19:20 ET by PrairieSkyand I say that for a reason...I am speechless at this...Thank you so much for this link. I haven't heard a word about this before now. And you're right about the MSM coverage about this event...They'll be falling all over themselves in an attempt to be seen as the most "tolerant" and "inclusive"...I am just stunned at this...It will be very, very interesting to see how this all shakes out.
Thanks my friend again for the link..I'm going to share this info.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Sky... If this is going
August 31, 2009 - 19:28 ET by bigtimerSky...
If this is going to be on Capitol Hill...you cannot help but wonder who all in congress will be out there, from bottom to the top come to think of it.... making statements or some such.
I say...bring it on.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
bt...That's exactly what my...
August 31, 2009 - 19:40 ET by PrairieSkyhusband and I were just saying and wondering about...And believe me, we will not forget who shows up and what is said.
Like you said...BRING IT ON.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
I don't think he'll be
August 31, 2009 - 21:09 ET by RescuedByRushI don't think he'll be dodging shoes anytime soon.
Wouldn't it be fun to see, though? We've seen the comparisons of dubya's first pitch and Barry's; manly delivery versus limp wristed beauty queen toss. Imagine if we got a shoe tosser at Barry. We could see the comparisons of an agile GWB avoiding the object, right next to BHO getting whacked in the head like a helpless whack-a-mole at Chuck E. Cheese!
Oops..
August 31, 2009 - 18:59 ET by PrairieSkydouble, or triple posts...
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Oops...
August 31, 2009 - 19:00 ET by PrairieSkyDouble, or triple posts.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
I would post what it is I would like to throw at Shyster...
August 31, 2009 - 19:36 ET by R D Helm...but then, I'd get banned.
Shyster isn't even remotely worth that.
-Dave
Even when the government tries to kiss you, it is just a prelude to a good screwing. -Neal Boortz
Dave... Have you seen
August 31, 2009 - 19:42 ET by bigtimerDave...
Have you seen that link I have not that far above from here....may be a good one to put on Dave's Notepad....just a thought...you know what the msm will do with coverage for this v the 9-12 March.
For all I know you may have it there, been super busy today, so only been in and out later this afternoon...check later if I get the time to catch up with all I like to catch up with.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
and this is the kind of
August 31, 2009 - 21:55 ET by JAJTand this is the kind of garbage liberal cheer on? i don't like him, david sounds like one of those whiney lil kid who would throw shoes at his mom/dad just to get what he wanted, no wonder he identifies with the shoe thrower..JAJT
The Squirrel...
September 1, 2009 - 02:48 ET by AgentAmerican...must also has a shoe fetish. What a perverted rodent!
2010: A GOP Hill
What would SHOE-ster do if someone tossed a shoe at him?
September 1, 2009 - 06:33 ET by ekslibWould Shuster rejoice if the person got out of jail early?
Would Shuster rejoice if the shoe actually hit a human target, as intended?
As a "Foot note" ...
September 1, 2009 - 09:57 ET by kengieI understand the "defense fund' from the millions of donors helped make his release possible.
Well done kengie. "The
September 1, 2009 - 10:02 ET by QueenMumWell done kengie.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
Thanks for your support!!
September 1, 2009 - 10:50 ET by kengieFor my donation I got to see ..The Big Duck!" ..a smooth move.
I'm just surprised that
September 1, 2009 - 18:18 ET by RR GOPI'm just surprised that people aren't throwing shoes at these health care townhalls...oh, wait...this America and that would be totally stupid. Schuster had me looking forward to the Talladega camel races there for a second. Phew! Almost had me.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.